How far is Fort Oglethorpe, GA from Midway, GA?

The driving distance from Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Midway, GA is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1 miles (1.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
1.2 mi
00h 02m
Flight
0.99 mi
1.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
0.99 mi
Kilometers
1.59 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
1.2 mi
Kilometers
1.93 km
Drive Time
00h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midway
Thu, Apr 16, 3:45 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Oglethorpe
Thu, Apr 16, 3:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Oglethorpe
2026-04-16T03:42
Arrive Midway
Thu, Apr 16, 3:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:03 AM to 7:03 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Oglethorpe
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rossville
GA

City in Walker County, Georgia, USA

From Fort Oglethorpe
0.6 mi
00h 01m
To Midway
0.6 mi
00h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Oglethorpe and Midway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Oglethorpe and Midway.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stephenson Drive

    43 m · 8 sec · Stephenson Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Forrest Road

    656 ft · 33 sec · Forrest Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lafayette Highway

    151 m · 12 sec · Lafayette Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Lafayette Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lafayette Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lafayette Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Oglethorpe and Midway.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
500 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lafayette Road
0.94 mi · 79%
Forrest Road
0.12 mi · 10%
Lafayette Highway
0.09 mi · 8%
Stephenson Drive
0.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lafayette Road

Continue on Lafayette Road

0.94 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 02m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rossville
00h 01m from Fort Oglethorpe
Leave By
8:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Oglethorpe and Sunny near Midway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Oglethorpe to Midway?

The road trip is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km) and usually takes 00h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.6 miles from Fort Oglethorpe and 0.6 miles from Midway.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 1 miles (1.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.16 one way or $0.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fort Oglethorpe and Sunny near Midway.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Oglethorpe and Midway. Straight-line distance: 0.99 mi (1.59 km).

Fort Oglethorpe

#1 Fort Oglethorpe

City in Catoosa and Walker Counties, Georgia, United States

Population9,973
Coordinates34.9489600, -85.2569000
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Midway

#2 Midway

City in Liberty County, Georgia, United States

Population2,015
Coordinates34.9631300, -85.2594000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Oglethorpe (-85.2569, 34.94896)
End: Midway (-85.2594, 34.96313)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.04 gal
0.16 L · about $0.16
Round trip
$0.32
0.08 gal · 0.32 L
Estimated CO2
0.4 kg one way
Round trip: 0.7 kg / 2 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.16 $0.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.18 $0.35
Premium $4.78 $0.19 $0.38
Diesel $5.62 $0.22 $0.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Oglethorpe and Midway. The current time is 03:42:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.